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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 602.46, 903 and 328.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 602.46, 903 and 328.68 is: 492.64

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    602.46 : 903 = 328.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    602.46/903 = 328.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    602.46x = 903 × 328.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    602.46x = 296,798.04
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 296,798.04/602.46
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 492.64

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